1995 Lamborghini P140 vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini P140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini P140 would be higher. At 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini P140 weights approximately 506 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lamborghini P140 | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | P140 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 372 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1190 mm |
